Wipe up Meaning in English
expression
ˈwaɪp/ /ˈəp
WYPE-uhp
wˈaɪp/ /ˈʌp
WYPE-up
Definição
To clean a liquid, dirt, or mess from a surface using a cloth, paper towel, or something similar.
Uso & Nuances
Informal and very common for kitchen or cleaning contexts. Usually used with liquids or something spilled ('wipe up the milk'). Not the same as 'wipe off' (which is more about removing residue or dust). Often used with 'spill', 'mess', or specific liquids.
Spanish: limpiar - limpiar con un trapoPortuguese (BR): limpar - enxugarPortuguese (PT): limpar - enxugarChinese (Simplified): 擦干净 - 擦拭Chinese (Traditional): 擦乾淨 - 擦拭Hindi: पोछनाArabic: يمسحBengali: মুছে ফেলা - পরিষ্কার করা (অনুপাত বাহিত তরলসমূহ)Russian: вытереть - убрать (жидкость/грязь)Japanese: 拭き取る - 拭き上げるVietnamese: lau đi - lau sạchKorean: 닦아내다Turkish: silmek - temizlemek (dökülen sıvı/lekeleri)Urdu: صاف کر دینا - پونچھ دیناIndonesian: membersihkan - mengelap
Frases de Exemplo
Please wipe up the water on the floor.
basic
I used a towel to wipe up the milk.
basic
Can you wipe up this mess for me?
basic
She quickly wiped up the coffee before it stained the table.
natural
I’ll wipe up after dinner, don’t worry about the dishes.
natural
He forgot to wipe up the juice spill in the kitchen.
natural